Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
puntuar
Pronunciation
IPA/punˈtwaɾ/
Meaning
- verbrate
Example
¿Puedes puntuar la película con estrellas en la app?
Can you rate the movie with stars in the app?
More examples
Después de probarlo, suelo puntuar el producto en la tienda online.
After trying it, I usually rate the product in the online store.
Core concept
Putting points or stars next to an item to show its score.
Common phrases
puntuar una película
rate a movie
puntuar con estrellas
rate with stars
puntuar un producto
rate a product
Similar words
calificar: Assigns formal grades or marks to exams, assignments, or professional work.
valorar: Evaluates an item's worth or importance and determines a value or rating.
juzgar: Forms a judgment about actions or events, deciding whether they are right or wrong.
Definition in Spanish
Dar una puntuación numérica o simbólica a algo para indicar su calidad o valor, por ejemplo dar estrellas o puntos.
Word origin
From Latin punctum 'point' combined with a Romance verbal ending, developing the sense 'to give points' and thus 'to rate'.
Usage tips
- When referring to exam grading or formal evaluation Spanish often prefers calificar or corregir, while puntuar focuses on assigning points or star scores.
Other meanings
- gradeverb
- scoreverb
Related words
- puntuaciónratingnoun
- puntuadoratedadjective